What Is the Drug of Choice When Treating a Generalized

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the drug of choice when treating a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

• A) Diazepam (Valium)
• B) Haloperidol (Haldol)
• C) Valproic acid (Depakene)
• D) Risperidone (Risperdal)

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Definitions:

Alpha Particle

A type of ionizing radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons, equivalent to a helium-4 nucleus.

Atomic Nucleus

The small, dense region at the center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons and holding most of the atom's mass.

Beta Particle

A high-speed electron or positron emitted during the radioactive decay of certain atomic nuclei.

Atomic Nucleus

The dense central core of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and housing the majority of an atom's mass.